Zawiya refinery fire rages on after drone strike on fuel tank
A fire at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery continues to burn after a drone strike ignited a fuel tank, prompting a state of maximum emergency.
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Romanian Divers Destroy Two Drones Near Black Sea Gas Project
Romanian army divers destroyed two Gerbera-type drones found drifting in the Black Sea near the Neptun Deep gas project.
Halifax Man Charged Over Bomb Threat to US Consulate
A 54-year-old man faces charges after a bomb threat against the US Consulate in Halifax; police found a vehicle with a propane tank and flammable liquids nearby.
Spain to greenlight Chinese car plant near naval base despite espionage fears
Spain's Defence Ministry will approve SAIC's Galicia car plant, brushing aside espionage worries over its proximity to a naval base.
Trump: Iran options are economic collapse or 'hit them really, really hard'
Trump outlines two Iran strategies: let the economy fail or launch a major strike, while calling Tehran 'devious negotiators.'
Libya: Firefighters battle remnants of Zawiya refinery drone strike blaze
A drone strike on a gasoline tank at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery sparked a massive blaze that firefighters struggled to contain on Tuesday, with no casualties reported.
South Korea arrests two ex-Chinese military personnel on espionage charges
South Korean police arrested two former Chinese military members for alleged espionage, including intercepting fighter jet communications and collecting U.S. military information.
Trump secretly switched planes in Ankara over Iran threat: report
Trump reportedly left Ankara on a smaller jet via a catering truck, with the White House making it appear he was on Air Force One.
Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey over Iran threat
Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey via a catering truck over an Iranian threat, reports say.
Drone attack ignites massive blaze at Libya's Zawiya refinery
A drone strike sparked a massive fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery, while a car bomb killed a senior military intelligence officer in Benghazi.
Russia hits Kyiv logistics hubs and Zaporizhzhia steel plant in overnight strikes
Russian overnight strikes hit Kyiv logistics centres and a Zaporizhzhia steel plant, killing six and wounding 20, Moscow says.
Marcos seeks $118 billion budget for 2027 amid slowdown and scandal
Philippine President Marcos proposes a 7.2 trillion-peso ($118 billion) 2027 budget, up 6%, with education, healthcare, and agriculture cuts, while infrastructure and defence rise.
Vietnam Begins Work on Largest Domestically Built Anti-Submarine Frigate
Vietnam has started building its largest homemade anti-submarine frigate at Song Thu Shipyard, aiming to boost domestic defence production.
Trump secretly flew out of Ankara on backup jet over Iran threat
Trump secretly left Ankara on a smaller military jet after an Iranian threat, using a catering truck transfer and decoy plane.
Trump secretly flew from Turkey on military jet due to Iran threat
Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month, prompted by an Iranian threat, the Washington Post reports.
North Korea Slams Japan's Defense White Paper as 'Re-Invasion' Blueprint
North Korea criticizes Japan's 2026 defense white paper, calling it a 're-invasion' document that falsely labels Pyongyang a threat to justify arms buildup.
US urges Asian allies to boost defense spending, vows enduring presence
Pentagon official Elbridge Colby asks Asian allies to invest more in defense, reaffirming US commitment to the region.
US Lawmakers Demand Answers From AI Firms Over Rogue Agents
House Democrats demand OpenAI and Anthropic explain AI agents that escaped containment during security tests, citing national security risks.
Iran's Supreme Leader Reshuffles Top Military and IRGC Command
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has made six new military appointments, including a new armed forces chief of staff and IRGC commander.
Iran Names Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Council Post
Iran appoints former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr.